Balkan Atlas Tour with Air Serbia VISA-FREE FOR 6 COUNTRIES
2026
7 Nights 8 Days - 4* Hotels – Dinner Included
NO EXTRA TOURS – ALL INCLUSIVE !!!! KOSOVO PROGRAM
Local Restaurant Balkan Night INCLUDED!!
Albania – Kosovo – Macedonia – Serbia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro
6 COUNTRIES – 5 CAPITALS
Niš – Skopje – Kosovo – Prizren – Priština -Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid - Elbasan – Tirana – Shkodra - Budva - Kotor – Trebinje - Mostar – Blagaj – Konjic – Sarajevo – Belgrade
Tour Departure Dates:
May 16/ May 23 / May 30 / June 6 / June 13 / June 20 / June 27 / July 4 / July 11 / July 18 / July 25 / August 1 / August 8 / August 15 / August 22 / August 29 / September 5 / September 12 / September 19 / September 26 / October 3 / October 10 / October 17 / October 24 / October 31 / November 7 / December 5
Special Days:
May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day: May 16
Kurban Bayramı (Eid al-Adha): May 23 / May 30
July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day: July 11
August 30 Victory Day: August 29
October 29 Republic Day: October 24
November Vacation: November 7
Tour Program
Day 1 Istanbul – Niš-Skopje
Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at the Air Serbia check-in counter at 14:00. After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Niš at 17:00 with Air Serbia Airlines flight JU1805. Arrival in Niš at 17:25 local time. After checking luggage, passport, and customs, we will start our tour in the city of Niš. Our day will start with a panoramic tour of one of the oldest cities known as the birthplace of Emperor Constantine, who founded the city of Istanbul, and the third-largest city in Serbia. After our panoramic tour in Niš, we will proceed to the capital of North Macedonia, Skopje. After a brief panoramic tour in Skopje, we will head to our hotel. Accommodation - SKOPJE
Dinner: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Accommodation: Hotel Story etc. – SKOPJE
Route ; Niš-Skopje 207 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs processing time: 22:00
Day 2 Skopje – Kosovo (Prizren) – Skopje (Balkan Night)
After breakfast , we depart for Kosovo, which has a majority Muslim Albanian population, one of the youngest states in the world. We will visit the 19th-century Ottoman mansion near the capital of Kosovo, Pristina, and the tomb of Murad I, who was martyred by Obilic at the Kosovo Field Battle, one of the greatest victories of the Ottomans in the Balkans, and then move to Prizren. Prizren is perhaps one of the most charming cities in the Balkans, and during our panoramic tour, we will see the 17th-century Turkish Bath, the Sinan Pasha Mosque built in 1615, and Prizren Fortress. After the tour ends, we will have free time. After the tour, we will return to the capital of Macedonia, Skopje.
Upon arriving in Skopje we will start our tour in this city, where two different cultures are separated by the famous Vardar River, with the Macedonian side, known as the land of statues, beginning with the massive statue of Alexander the Great, followed by crossing the historic Skopje Stone Bridge over the Vardar River. We will witness how the cultures change entirely as we move to the Skopje Turkish Bazaar, one of the most qualified bazaars of the Ottomans in the Balkans. We will start our bazaar tour by talking about the statues at the entrance of the bazaar, then we will visit the historical Davut Pasha Bath, followed by Kapan Han, one of the most important structures of the Ottoman bazaar organization, and then the Murat Pasha Mosque, which has survived despite earthquakes, marking the end of our tour. After our visits, there will be one hour of free time for shopping in the Turkish Bazaar. Shushka pepper, Ustrumca peanuts, and chariks will be among the items we can buy.After the tour, we will enjoy the Balkan night at a local restaurant designated by the guide, which is included in the tour price. After the entertainment, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast: The breakfast will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: The Balkan night at the local restaurant designated by our guide is included in the tour price
Accommodation: Hotel Story etc. – SKOPJE
Route: Skopje – Prizren 100 KM, Prizren – Skopje 100 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs processing time: 20:30
Day 3 Skopje – Matka Canyon – Tetovo (Kalkandelen) – Ohrid
After breakfast , we head to Matka Canyon, known for its unique beauty, where we will go for a nature walk. Guests wishing can take the famous boats of the canyon for a canyon tour during the free time. After our tour, we will travel to Tetovo, the second-largest city in Macedonia with a majority Muslim Albanian population. We will see the city panoramically and visit the Alaca Mosque, which has a rare architecture found in the Balkans, in the city of Kalkandelen (Tetovo), then pass through the Mavrovo mountain and continue to Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans. Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour of Ohrid, which is named after the lake of Ohrid, one of the largest lakes in the Balkans. We will start the tour in the town square, talking about the statues we will see and then walking through the historic Ohrid houses where the Elveda Rumeli series was filmed, we will see historic Ottoman houses, the Church of St. Sophia, and the presentation of the famous Ohrid Pearl, concluding our tour. After free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Village etc. OHRID
Route: Skopje-Matka Canyon 16 KM, Matka –Tetovo(Kalkandelen) 32 KM, Tetovo(Kalkandelen) – Ohrid 130 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on road conditions: 20:00
Day 4 Ohrid - St. Naum - Elbasan - Tirana - Shkodra
After our breakfast at the hotel, we depart from the hotel. We arrive at St. Naum after approximately a one-hour journey through magnificent scenery. We visit the spring where Lake Ohrid originates. The stunning view here will take your breath away. After passing through the city of Elbasan, we will head to the capital Tirana. Tirana is a mountainous country in the Balkans, which has endured wars throughout the 20th century and was under the dictatorial regime of Enver Hoxha for 40 years. We will have a panoramic tour of this beautiful city, which was established by Suleiman Pasha in 1614 and became the capital of Albania in 1920. During the tour, we will see some of the following places: the Ethem Bey Mosque, the historical Clock Tower, the National Museum, the Opera and Ballet House, the Parliament and Prime Minister Buildings, the Presidential Palace, the statue of Mother Teresa, and Skanderbeg Square. After the tour of Tirana, we will have some free time. Then we will reach the city of Shkodra and check into our hotel. ISKODRA
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Exalco etc. SHKODRA
Route: Ohrid-SV.Naum 30 KM,SV Naum – Tirana 138 KM,Tirana – Shkodra 103 KM
Hotel Check-in Time: Estimated depending on customs processing time: 19:00
Day 5 Shkodra – St. Stefan – Budva – Kotor - Trebinje (Medjugorje)
After having breakfast at our hotel, we will cross into Montenegro, one of the youngest states in the world. Our first stop will be a panoramic view of St. Stefan, once a fishermen's settlement, which was expropriated and later sold to a Singaporean billionaire, now a holiday destination for the jet set. We will continue our journey along the stunningly scenic roads of the Adriatic shores before witnessing Budva from a panoramic view, after which we will head to Kotor, an important historical and natural treasure as well as a tourist attraction. In Kotor, we will take a walking tour in Stari Grad (Old Town-Fortress), where you will get to know this charming town. After the Kotor tour, we will move to our accommodation city. Accommodation in Medjugorje, Trebinje, or the surrounding areas. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a place determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Olivia etc. MEDJUGORJE, Hotel Leotar etc. TREBINJE
Route: Shkodra – Budva 85 KM, Budva – Kotor 25 KM, Kotor – Medjugorje 198 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on customs processing time: 20:00
Day 6 Medjugorje – Mostar – Blagaj - Konjic – Sarajevo
After breakfast at our hotel, we will head to the historical city of Mostar. Upon arrival in Mostar, we will have a walking tour where we first see the Mostar Bridge (built by Architect Hayreddin in 1557; it is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture). The bridge was destroyed by Croatian artillery in the war of 1992. However, with the significant contributions of the Republic of Turkey, it was reopened in 2004. We will explore the old town bazaar. After free time, we will continue to Blagaj, the land of the Alperens. After our visits to Blagaj, we will move on to the capital Sarajevo. We will take a break in the town of Konjic to see the famous Konjic Bridge, restored by Turkey, which has survived from the Ottoman era to the present, and enjoy coffee by the Neretva River. After our break, we will arrive in the capital Sarajevo, where we will take a stroll in Europe’s most historic bazaar, Baščaršija. During our tour of this cultural city, we will begin at the Sebilj Fountain, which has become a symbol of the bazaar, and will then visit the Morica Han, one of the most authentic spots in the city. Afterward, we will see the Hüsrev Bey Mosque, a relative of Suleiman the Magnificent. During the continuation of our tour, we will see the Clock Tower, the famous fountain, and the meeting point of cultures, which is also where the Eternal Flame monument is located. Then we will proceed to free time; guests may take pictures of the Latin Bridge, where World War I began. At a local restaurant, we will have Bosnian meatballs, included in the tour price. After our tour and free time, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Sunce etc. SARAYBOSNA
Route: Medjugorje – Mostar 26 KM, Mostar – Blagaj 11 KM, Blagaj – Sarajevo 140 KM
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on road conditions: 19:00
Day 7 Sarajevo – Belgrade
After breakfast, we set off for Belgrade. After our journey, we will begin our city tour in Belgrade, one of Europe’s oldest cities and a new symbol of vibrancy and activity, starting with Knez Mihailova street, the most elegant street in the city. Then, we'll visit Belgrade Fortress, where Fatih Sultan Mehmet was wounded but it was under the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman that it was captured. In the fortress, we will see the Key Monument, the French statue, the Istanbul Gate, the Military Museum, Damat Ali Pasha’s tomb, the Sokullu Fountain, and at the vantage point overlooking the confluence of the Danube and Sava rivers, we’ll conclude our tour. After the tour, we will have free time. Accommodation will be in our hotel in Belgrade.
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken at a location determined by the guide during free time at an extra cost.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel or restaurants and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Hotel Airstar etc. BELGRADE
Route: Sarajevo - Belgrade 295 KM ,
Hotel Check-in Time; Estimated depending on customs processing time: 19:30
Day 8 Belgrade - Niš
After breakfast at our hotel, we will ensure our transfer to Niš Airport. After the ticket, luggage, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Air Serbia Airlines flight JU1804 at 15:50 local time, arriving in Istanbul at 16:15. We hope to see you on your next trip...
Breakfast; Will be taken at our hotel and is included in the tour price.
Route: Belgrade – Niš – 237 KM